26 October 2012

Safe sex - A Malaysian thing

"KUALA LUMPUR, (Bernama) - Malaysian youths who are still studying or
remain in an academic environment are more likely to postpone their
first sexual experience, according to a survey.

The 'Face of
Global Sex Report 2012' by Durex said that young people in Malaysia on
average would encounter their first sexual experience at 23 and receive
sexual education from the age of 15, compared to the average age of 12
in countries like Austria, Germany and Mexico.

The study also
showed that Malaysia was one of the countries that practised safe sex,
with a ranking of 13th among 37 countries surveyed globally.

"The
results show that despite being exposed to sex education at a later
date, Malaysians are highly aware of safe sex practices," Nikhilesh
Kalra, strategic commercial director at Reckitt Benckiser Malaysia and
Singapore, was quoted saying in a statement issued by Durex, a leading
condom brand.

"It also shows that Malaysians are generally
responsible when practising sex, and this is an encouraging and healthy
sign in the society," he said."